Review Date - 12/31/2013
I bought this machine 4 months ago when my Baratza Maestro grinder choked on a small pebble in a local roaster's blend. I was never able to get a properly fine grind with the Baratza but used it for 13 years with my Rancilio Sylvia machine. The coffees were very good but not quite there. I did the research and decided to bite the bullet and get the Mini Mazzer. Set up was a breeze. The machine is ... read more

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Review Date - 11/25/2012
Great machine. If your a coffee lover and your looking to upgrade your grinder for your home this is the one. I'm not going to break down all the features and bore you. All you need to know to use this grinder is experiment with the grind setting until you draw the perfect shot. That's it ! Also when you start to use your grinder first thing each day push the portafilter into the front start butt ... read more

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Review Date - 08/28/2014
I had a Gaggia MDF and found it just wasn't very repeatable. With the Mazzer, every time I roast a batch, I only have to make small adjustments to accommodate differences in the roast. Usually, within one or two shots I'm dialed in for the rest of the hopper full. I have had it for 5 years and had no problems. I grind about 8 oz a week, clean twice a year. lI is true that the doser only works if ... read more